Bermuda's Cruise Business on the Rise in 2018

The cruise tourism in Bermuda is set for “sharp rise” outside of traditional summer trade, with 2018 schedule now released.

The boost, including 17 more cruise visits for April, October and November, marks a strategy between Bermuda Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Transport & Regulatory Affairs, and the Ministry of Economic Development & Tourism.

Compared with 2017, April’s cruise visits will jump from 12 up to 20, while October rises up to 24 visits (from 18) and November goes from 6 to 9.

The Minister of Economic Development & Tourism, Jamahl Simmons, said that extending the season beyond summer would increase work opportunities for locals.

According to the Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs, Water Roban, the island looked forward to Disney Cruises making its first visits in October next year.